Hans Ulrich Obrist, 2024. Image Credit: Elias Hassos.
Curating History: Hans Ulrich Obrist in Conversation
The talk examines how contemporary curating, through archives, memory, and overlooked histories reshapes and expands art history
Overview
This conversation brings together Hans Ulrich Obrist, Artistic Director of the Serpentine, in dialogue with Ben Sutton, Editor in Chief, Americas at The Art Newspaper, exploring the evolving role of curation in shaping art history. Obrist is renowned for his wide-ranging and experimental approach to curation, consistently redefining the discipline through his engagement with artists, archives, and interdisciplinary formats, placing particular emphasis on memory, overlooked histories, and the preservation of artistic ideas.
Alongside discussing his ambitions at the Serpentine, the conversation will explore how themes such as archives and memory serve as tools for art historical inquiry, and how curators today actively contribute to writing, expanding, and reshaping the history of art.
TEFAF Talks are interactive panel discussions exploring today’s most fascinating topics in the worlds of art, antiques, and design. Paired with leading content partners, these talks showcase the expertise of leading professionals in the broader TEFAF community. This talk is presented in partnership with The Art Newspaper and moderated by Ben Sutton, Editor in Chief, Americas at The Art Newspaper.
Panelists
Location & Access
Please note that the programme is fully booked and registrations have been closed.
Please arrive 5 minutes before the program starts. Kindly note that late arrivals may not be permitted entry, and your spot could be given to another guest.
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